Kitchen Worker I

Mount Nittany Health • State College, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of functions necessary for meal service. Maintains a clean and orderly environment, and washes equipment and utensils according to standard practices and procedures. Assists with assembling patient trays, special events, and cafeteria meal services. Complies with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and follow directions.
• Must have good eye hand coordination in the performance of numerous tasks.

Nice To Haves

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Readies food items for meal service needs, including portioning and plating food, mixing and portioning nutritional supplements, assembling sandwiches and platters, filling hot beverage containers, making coffee, toasting bread products, and restocking supplies.
• Provides meal service in the cafeteria, including assembling and placing food and supply items, serving customers, restocking supplies, and collecting money at the cash register.
• Assists in the assembly of patient trays by providing accurate service at assigned stations, demonstrating ability to work all tray line positions, and distributing tray carts to patient care areas.
• Performs cleaning and sanitation services in the department, including cleaning equipment and surfaces, emptying tray carts, sorting and rinsing flatware and dinnerware, loading and operating the dishwasher, cleaning and dismantling the dish machine, cleaning and sanitizing food carts and dollies, washing and sanitizing pots, pans, and utensils, and collecting and disposing of refuse.
• Participates in providing meal service to special functions by assembling items and delivering meals.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities, including measuring and recording dish machine temperatures, measuring food temperatures, and recording refrigeration and freezer temperatures.
• Participates in in-service and continuing education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED